Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

The role

This person will perform physical bring-up of network infrastructure at a large partner-operated campus. They will also lead network deployment for future OpenAI data center projects by defining standards and guiding implementation.

What you will do

• Serve as technical lead technician during the current campus build
• Partner with internal engineers and external contractors on design reviews and installation plans
• Perform inspections on the data-center floor
• Assist with cable routing and termination
• Conduct fiber testing including OTDR, power levels, and continuity
• Troubleshoot and optimize cabling routes, patching, and equipment turn-up
• Contribute to design discussions and peer reviews for structured cabling and physical network layouts
• Develop engineering standards, as-built documentation, and deployment playbooks
• Lead hands-on design and deployment for upcoming OpenAI data center expansions

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in large-scale datacenter network deployment, structured cabling, or physical-layer installation
• Deep knowledge of fiber/copper plant design, cabling standards, and hyperscale network best practices
• Ability to excel in field work and apply technical judgment to solve installation and testing issues
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing build conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly with construction, engineering, and operations teams
• Willingness to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase
• Willingness to travel to future OpenAI data center projects

Nice to have

• Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack) or scripting (Python, Shell)
• Experience with hyperscale Clos fabrics or large-scale network design
• Familiarity with routing and switching concepts (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and basic Linux/network troubleshooting
• Industry certifications such as BICSI, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent

About the company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Stargate program develops and deploys massive, state-of-the-art data center campuses.